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#1466 of 2,648 schools in NC
Surry Online Magnet School
School · Surry County Schools · Dobson, NC
A Surry County Schools school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 364, Dobson, NC 27017
- Math 36% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Surry Online Magnet School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Surry Online Magnet School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated718/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,087
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$676/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
75.2%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Surry County Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #14 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,301NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Surry Online Magnet School is listed in Surry County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Surry Online Magnet School
Surry Online Magnet School is a public school in Dobson, NC, part of Surry County Schools, serving approximately 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,466 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Surry Online Magnet School
What grades does Surry Online Magnet School serve?
Surry Online Magnet School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Surry Online Magnet School?
Surry Online Magnet School has an enrollment of approximately 119 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Surry Online Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Surry Online Magnet School is 29.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Surry Online Magnet School rank in NC?
Surry Online Magnet School ranks #1,466 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Surry Online Magnet School's MySchoolScout rating?
Surry Online Magnet School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Surry Online Magnet School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Surry Online Magnet School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Surry Online Magnet School a charter school?
No, Surry Online Magnet School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Surry Online Magnet School a Title I school?
No, Surry Online Magnet School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Surry Online Magnet School?
52.1% of students at Surry Online Magnet School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 119
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Surry County
- Phone
- (336) 386-8215
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 27017)
- 9,594
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27017; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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